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The Science of Office Design: Erin McDannald’s Strategies for a Healthier, Happier Workforce

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In the quest for a flourishing workforce, Erin McDannald — CEO of Lighting Environments Elevated and luminary in commercial real estate design — casts new light on the art of crafting workspaces on the Allwork.Space Future of Work podcast. Keep humidity between 40-60% for optimal comfort and health.

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Flexibility In Design: Turning A Workplace Into An Outdoor Oasis

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In the workplace, the pandemic changed everything: workers traded in cubicles and water cooler chats for their couches and furry friends. One way to do this is by utilizing the power of nature, which can have a profound impact on creating a happy, healthy and productive work environment. adults are at an all-time high.

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A New Approach To Work: The Benefits Of Implementing Activity-Based Working In Your Office

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One of the key drivers of poor worker health is office sedentism : sitting in one place for long periods of time. While there is no one-size-fits-all solution for the modern (hybrid) workplace, the basic principles of ABW provide a template for addressing the physical and mental health epidemic that the corporate world currently faces.

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How Physical Spaces Shape Human Relationships and Emotional Well-Being

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For those of us who are returning to the workplace on a regular basis, being surrounded by an environment that strengthens our connections with other people will undeniably impact our emotional well-being. It is about how people engage with the built environment and, by extension, with each other. It’s all about balance.

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Instead Of Trying To Compete With The Home Office — Work With It

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The workplace needs to become an offering of settings that enhance the 2 to 3 days of focused work people are doing at home through communal spaces that relinquish control, create choice, and empower the employees who use it to do what needs to be done in the most effective environment for the task. Wacker Chemical in Ann Arbor, MI by HED.

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What Can Young Lawyers Teach Us About The Future Of Workspaces?

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Younger lawyers prioritize a legal workplace that supports flexibility, equality, and collaboration, favoring environments with open spaces and modern aesthetics over traditional “men’s club” interiors; these preferences are reshaping law firm office design.

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Repurposing Furniture: Realizing the Environmental, Economic, and Design Benefits

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But one workplace solution — repurposing furniture — is as grounded as the ubiquitous office cubicle. While it may seem convenient for corporations to buy new furniture, it’s also very costly—to the environment and your bottom line. These harmful chemicals are associated with many health problems and are proven carcinogens.

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